No one is immune from the sinister influence of lust. It lures both men and women alike with promises of pleasure and satisfaction. But in the end it only brings destruction.
Lust is a God-given desire for intimacy that has gone haywire, manifesting itself in a physical attraction that leads to illicit sexual actions. Often times, people play around with lust thinking, "Oh, I can just fantasize about my beautiful co-worker. It's not like I'm actually cheating on my wife," or, "There's no harm in wearing this shirt with the plunging neckline. It's just 'eye candy.'"
However lust has a strong and powerful influence that drives many Christ-followers into a life of deception. They pretend to follow a path of purity outwardly, while inside they have become enslaved to lust's tight grip. But God wants us to discover the amazing life that is available when we turn our desires over to him.
Today, start breaking down the hold that lust has on you by listing the areas of vulnerability in your life. Write out the consequences of giving in to those areas. And then, ask God to help you walk in purity before him, yourself, and others.
"Put to death, therefore, whatever belongs to your earthly nature: sexual immorality, impurity, lust, evil desires and greed, which is idolatry."
Colossians 3:5
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1 comment:
How did you determine that "Lust is a God-given desire for intimacy that has gone haywire, manifesting itself in a physical attraction that leads to illicit sexual actions"? Where is that in the bible?
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